WHY I CRIED AFTER ARGENTINA’S WORLD CUP COMEBACK — MESSI

Lionel Messi has opened up about the emotional tears he shed following Argentina’s dramatic 3-2 comeback victory against Egypt in the World Cup.

The Argentina captain admitted his tears stemmed from a mixture of relief and frustration after missing a penalty in the high-stakes match. “I cried because I felt that I let my teammates down because of the penalty I missed … and the way I took it,” Messi revealed.

Despite the miss, Messi played a pivotal role in the comeback, assisting Romero and scoring a stunning volley as Argentina fought back from 2-0 down. Enzo Fernández sealed the dramatic win in the 92nd minute.

Messi described the victory as a huge relief for the team. “It’s not easy to come back from 2-0 down, but this group never gives up; they fight until the very end,” he said.

The emotional scenes at the final whistle, with Messi breaking down on the pitch, highlighted the immense pressure on the 39-year-old in what many believe could be his last World Cup. Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni was also visibly moved, walking away from a post-match interview due to overwhelming emotion.

The win keeps Argentina’s campaign alive as they advance in the tournament.